A08757Introduced in the Assembly
Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.
Introduced by Phara Souffrant Forrest, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.
Where it stands
ordered to third reading rules cal.406
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules · June 3, 2026
22
Yes
10
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
35 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michaelle Solages | 22 | Yes |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Absent |
Bill history
referred to social services
referred to social services
reported referred to ways and means
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.406
ordered to third reading rules cal.406
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